Call for Applications: Junior Legislative Fellows Programme
The State University of New York– Kenya Office (SUNY-Kenya) is implementing
a Parliamentary Strengthening Program in support of the Kenya Parliament.
a Parliamentary Strengthening Program in support of the Kenya Parliament.
The Program is supported by USAID/Kenya and UKaid.
The Program invites
applications from highly motivated young Kenyans interested in
participating in its Junior Legislative Fellows Programme.
The programme is a unique
opportunity for university graduates interested in a legislative and
public service career to link their theoretical knowledge with
the actual work of legislation and public policy formulation.
the actual work of legislation and public policy formulation.
During the 9-month
programme, Junior Fellows are exposed to Kenya’s legislative environment
and have an opportunity to work with elected representatives, as well
as, build their leadership skills.
Junior Fellows work
closely with parliamentary committees and technical departments, such
as, the research and budget departments of the Kenya National Assembly.
Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:-
1. Must be holders of Second Class Honors (Upper Division) degree or have
attained a GPA of 3.0 and above in their field of study. Candidates who hold
degrees in Information Sciences, Finance/ Economics, Law, or any other
related Social Sciences will have an added advantage.
attained a GPA of 3.0 and above in their field of study. Candidates who hold
degrees in Information Sciences, Finance/ Economics, Law, or any other
related Social Sciences will have an added advantage.
2. Must not be more than 27 years of age and must have graduated from a
chartered Kenyan University.
chartered Kenyan University.
Applications, including a
CV, copy of degree certificate and other relevant testimonials, a
personal statement (maximum 1000 words), letters of two referees, one of
which must come from the applicant’s University, a copy of your
national ID, your email and mobile telephone contacts should be received
not later than Friday, November 30, 2012.
not later than Friday, November 30, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Review of applications and consequential engagement will be subject to the approval of the Kenya Parliament.
Please send your applications to:
The Director
State University of New York’s
Kenya Parliamentary Strengthening Program
Landmark Plaza 5th Floor South Wing
P. O. Box 10020-00100
State University of New York’s
Kenya Parliamentary Strengthening Program
Landmark Plaza 5th Floor South Wing
P. O. Box 10020-00100
Nairobi Kenya
or Email: suny@sunykenya.org